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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1946
Page
4
The fragment notes circulation details from the Sournal-World with a March 19 1879 Act reference and authorship by Ann Berese of Circulations Gally. It mentions Sunday excepted publication and a biblical verse, indicating a historical newspaper notice.
Douglas county Republican Central Committee urges voters to consider the liquor issue carefully arguing Woodring cannot unilaterally change present laws. Democrats accuse him of promising action by appealing to public opinion while the fate lies with the legislature.
Top Army Air Forces leaders fault Navy control of Bikini coverage. Air force bomber crews dropped bombs in both tests but Navy public relations cleared all air force news. Longstanding interservice jealousy lingered through the war, slowing joint operations and sparking turf battles.
Axis Sally the Berlin radio announcer and singer known to G I s in Europe as Axis Sally has been released from prison in Italy. Local American testimony says she aided morale with song and talk while keeping a deceptive edge. Her final broadcast stunt warned soldiers with the correct password, undermining security.
The O.P.A. announced a rise in varnish prices adding to widespread consumer strain as costs escalate for households and businesses amid ongoing economic pressures.
The potential release of Maxim Litvinoff as Soviet deputy foreign minister is seen in Washington and London as a sign of stronger Soviet foreign policy moves. Observers warn the West to recognize a dangerous drift as Moscow asserts influence over Europe and Asia amid crises with the United States Britain France and Turkey.
Washington report notes barber shop prices at 50 cents despite era of political change. James Neale, 16 year veteran, explains access to lawmakers and lobbyists from the chair. He recalls party sections once divided and says price control in the shop keeps cuts affordable.
In Douglas county Horseshoe Lake near Lawrence saw thousands of fish die after extreme heat raised local temperatures to 107 and the lake level dropped nearly a foot in 48 hours. The Lawrence city council will hear recommendations for a new police chief next Monday as the city remains without one.
Lawrence resident William E Kennard was elected secretary as the Missouri clubs meeting in Joplin noted a marriage license was issued.
Forty years ago Miss Mabel McLaughlin of Higwatha wed William Beck of Holton with plans for August 29. Jamison Feed Barn sold to Dr. C. B. McClelland and Yin Brockeleby. Miss Ebsbeth Tusten entertained the Lawrence Thetas for Miss Kilpatrick of Little Rock. Henry Kampschroeder of Kanwaka dies at 70, a longtime county settler. Miss Hettie Messler at her parents’ tea. C W. Cain of Tonganoxie in Lawrence for glasses. Miss Myrtle Shane to teach in Waterfall North Dakota High School.
Washington reports the draft system restarting with reception centers forming next week and aims to reach a 25 000 man quota for 19 year olds by September. Inductions earlier in June were 5 400 with no teenagers among them. Congress allowed 18 year olds to register but not be drafted until 19.
Houston Missouri August 26. Thomas W Sutton 74 year old farmer was granted a divorce from 16 year old Vinnie Holden Sutton whom he married April 21. Separated May 3. He alleged she corresponded with other men and left home without notice on two occasions. Under a property settlement she keeps 70 acres of land given at marriage. The girl lives with her mother on a farm nearby.
Eugene Skoch, 25, of Seneca was killed when his car overturned at a curve on Highway 63 east of Seneca. Three others were slightly injured in the Sunday crash. Skoch had been employed by a local trucking firm and was discharged from the army last year after 38 months of service.
Fort Riley Kansas hosts a 300 small arms display at the cavalry school. Lt Hans O Mauksch organized the collection with weapons from many nations, including a Degtyarov heavy machine gun and a German pistol with a 30 degree curved barrel. The exhibit aids comparative study of global arms.
Bonham Texas August 26 Speaker Sam Rayburn accepts the resignation of Rep Emmet O Neal D Ky as chairman of the House committee to investigate campaign expenditures and names Rep Percy Priest D Tenn to chair. Rayburn appoints Rep Oren Harris D Ark to the vacancy on the committee.
A jumble of horizontal and vertical clues lists definitions and partial entries. The items mix language fragments, abbreviations, and partial words, suggesting a crossword style layout with references to planets, minerals, and directions.
A German sanitarium treats a man named Ludwig Doll who claims to be Adolf Hitler. He formed a seven member “committee,” drafted new party rules, and named a cabinet with figures from Britain and the United States as he imagines a world government. Doctors deem it a common delusion among the mentally ill in postwar Germany.
Maj. Gen. I. D. White, commandant at Fort Riley cavalry school, told a G I day meeting in Lyons that the United States must maintain adequate armed forces to back its principles in world affairs. He warned that peace and prosperity must be backed by force if necessary, stressing a strong defense to support policies.
Leavenworth Kansas August 26 7 Carl Holman has been reelected chairman of the Leavenworth county central Republican committee.
Mrs W M Balch and Mrs J E Metz depart for Plattville Wisconsin to visit sister Mrs S Wilson and stop in Monroe Wisconsin and Monroe Point while Mrs Balch attends a high school reunion. O Scott Morgan paints a recently purchased house at High and Fifth. Dr and Mrs R O Muller move from Baldwin after a year to Toronto Canada.
Listing of radio programs and times for KMBC WREN and WDAF on Monday evening August 3. Features include News, Cavalcade of America, The Lone Ranger, Fighting Senator, Lum and Abner, Radio Theatre, Teremnone Hour, and Question for America with various stations.
Dr Muller to serve as dean at a chiropractic college for the summer while Dr Gleason is away. Several Baldwin residents traveled, visited relatives in Hopkins and Oklahoma City, and attend family gatherings. Death in Winona Minn. of H F Blackburn linked to monoxide poisoning. family members from Winslow Ariz and other cities visited Baldwin. A Baldwin wedding at First Methodist church joined Rae A Eaton’s daughter Donna Gene to Frederick Lewis Webb with Baker University ahead for the groom.
A jumbled set of station breaks shows KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations listing varied programs from 10:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Items include news, music, sports, talk, theater, and dance programs with host names such as Richard Harkness Earl Godwin and Jack Ammetrong, plus orchestra listings and a theater segment.
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